DEALING WITH

BULLYING

WHAT IS BULLYING?

BULLYING WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?

BULLYING can be defined as an abuse of power by one or more people through repeated hurtful or aggressive behavior with the intention to cause emotional or physical harm to a weaker person.

Takes at least two people: the bully and the victim Deliberate Its intention is to hurt someone An imbalance of power(enjoys power over others) Repeated and systematic harassment and attacks on others Perpetrated by individuals or group

WHY CHILDREN BULLY?

Too little supervision A payoff Aggressive behavior in the home Harsh physical punishment Abusive peers Constant negative feedback Expecting hostility

WHO ARE BULLIES?

DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTIC
WHO ARE BULLIES? Can come from any economic, cultural, or religious background Are often in late elementary or middle school

WHO ARE BULLIES?

Personal Attitudes/Behaviors Want power Have a positive attitude toward violence Have quick tempers Have difficulty conforming to rules

WHO ARE BULLIES?

Personal Attitudes/Behaviors Gain satisfaction from inflicting injury and perceive rewards (prestige, materials good) from their behavior Have a positive self images

WHO ARE BULLIES?

Personal Attitudes/Behaviors Lack empathy Are concerned with their own desires rather than those of others Find it difficult to see things from someone elses perspective Are willing to use others to get what they want

A lot of people are afraid to tell the truth, to say no. That's where toughness comes into play. Toughness is not being a bully. It's having backbone.